Decades worth of scientific and sociological studies prove that kids are mimics. They watch adults and emulate their behavior. When adults are patient, the kids they are patient with inherit that forbearance. When adults are kind to kids, they inherit that generosity. So the question for adults is this: What are the best ways to consciously model moral behavior. Well, there are clear answers. Over the course of nine interviews with child development experts, researchers, pediatricians and psychologists, Fatherly asked for examples of ways in which parents can create behavioral rubrics for their kids. And the experts delivered. Here are the simple habits and actions they suggested. How To Model Politeness: How to Model Strength: How to Model Skepticism: How to Model Adventurousness: How to Model Empathy: How to Model Resiliency: How to Model Confidence: How to Model Self-Awareness:
